York’s anti-terror measures make centre a ‘no go zone’ for disabled people

Campaigners say removal of blue badge parking to make way for new defences is in breach of Equality Act

Disability rights campaigners are planning a legal challenge against York council after it voted to ban blue badge parking on key streets in the city centre.

York Accessibility Action (YAA), an organisation founded by disabled York residents and carers, said the city has become a no go zone" for many disabled people and there was now no suitable parking within 150 metres of the city centre.